The Tokyo Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. It comprises a large park-like area in Tokyo's Chiyoda district that contains buildings that include the main palace, the residences of the imperial family, an archive, museums, and administrative offices. The main area is not open to the public, because the same imperial family still lives in the building, but it is open on two specific days of the year, January 2 for New Year's celebrations, and December 23, which is the Emperor's birthday.